Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 1:18 PM AWST
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Develop enterprise opportunities
Develop enterprise opportunities
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBATSIM511C
BSBATSIM511C
State Code
D4856
D4856
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/08/2014
Field of Education
080307 - Organisation Management
Original Release Date
12/08/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify, assess and develop business opportunities in consultation with the community in order to increase economic independence and expand employment.Some aspects of governance activities may be subject to legislation, rules, regulations and codes of practice relevant to different job roles and jurisdictions.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Expand existing activities
- 1.1. Identify existing business initiatives, employment goals and objectives
- 1.2. Evaluate current business activities with respect to viability and future potential
- 1.3. Seek expert advice where appropriate
- 1.4. Support viable businesses
2. Develop business ideas and options
- 2.1. Canvass the community for business ideas and options
- 2.2. Identify and document potential skills and abilities in the community
- 2.3. Identify and analyse potential markets
- 2.4. Obtain information from business services regarding business development
3. Evaluate business options
- 3.1. Assess potentially viable businesses
- 3.2. Conduct feasibility studies with the support of appropriately skilled personnel
- 3.3. Gather and document community input
- 3.4. Consider and document business options
- 3.5. In conjunction with other board members, make and document decisions regarding future business options
- 3.6. Contribute to the development of business plans that take account of local cultural requirements
4. Implement business proposals
- 4.1. Establish structures to action business plans
- 4.2. Establish partnerships where appropriate
- 4.3. Establish monitoring and review mechanisms
- 4.4. Set and document achievable targets and timeframes
- 4.5. Establish and support boards of management of new businesses where appropriate
- 4.6. Provide information to the community on a regular basis
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Evaluation of current business activities may refer to:
capital requirements
community motivation
cultural appropriateness
human resources
market availability
risk.
Business ideas and options may include:
establishing an independent business operation
establishing joint ventures with local government and/or private operators
tendering for supply of services.
Markets may include:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander networks
local, regional, state or territory, national or international consumers and organisations.
Business services may include:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander legal services
business development networks
government business information services
industry associations
local operators.
Structures may include:
board of management
board members, staff, community representatives, business and finance advisers, industry advisers
capital requirements
core business
future directions
income and expenditure projections
legal structure
market strategies
staffing.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Evaluation of current business activities may refer to:
capital requirements
community motivation
cultural appropriateness
human resources
market availability
risk.
Business ideas and options may include:
establishing an independent business operation
establishing joint ventures with local government and/or private operators
tendering for supply of services.
Markets may include:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander networks
local, regional, state or territory, national or international consumers and organisations.
Business services may include:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander legal services
business development networks
government business information services
industry associations
local operators.
Structures may include:
board of management
board members, staff, community representatives, business and finance advisers, industry advisers
capital requirements
core business
future directions
income and expenditure projections
legal structure
market strategies
staffing.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
identify potential business activities for the organisation and possible business structures to support these activities
develop business proposals in collaboration with others
make decisions regarding the suitability of business proposals
participate in business planning processes in collaboration with others.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
participation on an actual or simulated board
access to examples of enterprises operated by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations
access to examples of relevant documents
knowledge and performance are assessed over time to confirm consistency in performance.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of performance on a board or simulated board
direct questioning combined with reflection of practical board performance by the candidate
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
demonstration of techniques
observation of presentations and group discussions
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge
observation of performance in role plays
analysis of feedback from other board members, staff, community or other stakeholders regarding performance.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBATSIW515C Secure funding.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
identify potential business activities for the organisation and possible business structures to support these activities
develop business proposals in collaboration with others
make decisions regarding the suitability of business proposals
participate in business planning processes in collaboration with others.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
participation on an actual or simulated board
access to examples of enterprises operated by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations
access to examples of relevant documents
knowledge and performance are assessed over time to confirm consistency in performance.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of performance on a board or simulated board
direct questioning combined with reflection of practical board performance by the candidate
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
demonstration of techniques
observation of presentations and group discussions
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge
observation of performance in role plays
analysis of feedback from other board members, staff, community or other stakeholders regarding performance.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBATSIW515C Secure funding.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0597 | BSBATSIM511B | Develop enterprise opportunities | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUL10 | BSBATSIM511 | Develop enterprise opportunities | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J584 | HLT50113 | Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care | Qualification |
| J585 | HLT50213 | Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice | Qualification |
| W905 | BSB50710 | Diploma of Business (Governance) | Qualification |